The organisations and individuals were honoured at a ceremony held on January 22 at the Head Office of Nakhon Phanom province’s Vietnamese Overseas Association.

The event attracted Vietnamese people from north-eastern provinces of Kalasin, Nong Khai, Mukdahan and Khon Kaen.

Ngo Duc Thang, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand said the certificates of merit were given in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the homeland and the Vietnamese community in Thailand.